Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

This degree helps the University of Saint Mary of the Lake actualize its mission and vision for lay formation in the Catholic Church by providing graduate level theological education in Lake and northwest Cook counties in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

The Pastoral Studies program serves, among others, students preparing for calling as lay ecclesial ministers by the Archbishop of Chicago and current pastoral ministers and Deacons seeking to continue their intellectual formation.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Canon Law

Catholic Social Teaching

Christian Anthropology

Christology

Church History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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More details

The deadline for completed applications materials is ten (10) days before the start of the academic term.

Language

English

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Credits

41 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mundelein, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess the personal characteristics necessary for ministerial service

Be spiritually motivated and pursuing a lifestyle compatible with Catholic morals

Be a fully initiated Catholic, ordinarily, for at least two years, also in good standing with the Church

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35260 USD / year

≈ 35260 USD / year
Out-of-State

35260 USD / year

≈ 35260 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

35260 USD / year

≈ 35260 USD / year

Living costs

Mundelein

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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